When choosing an Engagement Ring, the setting plays a crucial role in the overall appearance of the piece. Among the most captivating options are Halo rings and Hidden Halo rings both perfect for enhancing the center stone and adding extra brilliance.
This guide explores the differences between the two engagement ring styles, offering an overview of their distinctive features and explaining why they are so beloved. Whether you’re in the early stages of research or making a final decision, the aim is to provide helpful insight to find the ring that best matches your personal style.

Celebrities Who Chose Halo Rings
Halo diamond engagement rings are defined by a prominent center diamond, encircled by smaller diamonds that amplify its sparkle. This design also common in cocktail rings and other fine jewelry is loved for its ability to highlight the main gem, adding elegance and radiance.
Celebrities Who Chose Halo Rings
Some of the world’s most famous engagement rings feature a halo design, now seen as a symbol of sophistication. One of the most iconic is the ring that belonged to Princess Diana, now worn by Kate Middleton: a stunning 12-carat blue sapphire surrounded by 14 brilliant-cut diamonds, set in 18K white gold.

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Justin Timberlake also chose this style for Jessica Biel’s ring: a six-carat cushion-cut diamond surrounded by a halo of smaller stones, set on an elegant darkened platinum band.
A Sparkle for Your “Yes”: Halo Rings by Bon Gioielli
Pinwheel Bypass Halo Engagement Ring with Natural Diamonds

The Pinwheel Bypass Halo engagement ring with natural diamonds is a distinctive and radiant design. Inspired by the Pinwheel Galaxy, the ring features a central natural diamond framed by a halo of brilliant-cut round diamonds set in pavé style to maximize sparkle.
The 18K gold bypass setting creates a swirling effect around the center stone, enhancing its facets and adding dynamic elegance. The shank, adorned with additional natural diamonds, completes the ring with sophisticated style.
On the Bon Gioielli website, the ring can be customized in 18K yellow, rose, or white gold, and with either natural or lab-grown diamonds to suit different aesthetic and ethical preferences.
Hoag’s Sparkling Halo Engagement Ring with Lab-Grown Diamonds

The Hoag’s Sparkling Halo engagement ring combines modern elegance with sustainability. At the center is a lab grown diamond, encircled by a pavé-set halo of brilliant-cut round diamonds for a refined luminous effect.
The cathedral setting in 18K gold elevates the stone, while the pavé shank adds a shimmering detail with every movement. Available with ten different center stone cuts, this customizable engagement ring is perfect for those seeking ethical brilliance with a personal touch.
Customizable on the Bon Gioielli website with 18K yellow, rose, or white gold and a choice of natural or lab grown diamonds.
What Is a Hidden Halo Ring? The Subtle Detail That Makes All the Difference

A Hidden Halo engagement ring is a more modern and surprising take on the classic halo style. The halo of diamonds is placed underneath the main stone, along the gallery of the ring visible only from certain angles.
This setting adds an extra sparkle without altering the ring’s profile.
Sagitta: The Hidden Halo Magic by Bon Gioielli
The Sagitta engagement ring is not just a hidden halo ring with lab grown diamonds it is a true star in the jewelry universe. Its heart is a central lab grown diamond set in a V-shaped 18K gold setting, held by delicate claw prongs that catch and reflect the light beautifully.
What makes Sagitta special is its hidden halo: a secret light revealed only to a careful eye, like a discreet message. Positioned beneath the diamond, the hidden halo becomes a radiant signature, completing the elegant and mysterious design.
Cassiopea: The Floral Hidden Halo Engagement Ring with Lab Grown Diamonds

Cassiopea is a hidden halo engagement ring with a floral design inspired by the constellation. At its center, a glowing lab grown diamond blooms like a bud, cradled by four delicate diamond-set petals that form the setting.
Each petal features tiny lab grown diamonds, creating a hidden halo that intensifies the center stone’s radiance. Claw prongs elevate the central diamond to catch the light from every angle, while the slim pavé band draws the eye upward, enhancing brilliance.
Leo: The Hidden Halo Engagement Ring by Bon Gioielli

Leo is more than just a ring: it is a unique fusion of modern design and sustainable sparkle. This Hidden Halo engagement ring with lab-grown diamonds by Bon Gioielli is for those who seek uniqueness, elegance, and responsibility.
The central lab-grown diamond is raised by a cathedral setting in 18K gold with claw prongs, maximizing light reflection. At the base, a hidden halo of ethical diamonds creates a surprising sparkle visible only from certain viewpoints.
The tapered band leads the eye to the heart of the ring, blending light, style, and innovation.
What’s the Difference Between a Halo and a Hidden Halo Ring?
Choosing between a traditional Halo and a Hidden Halo ring is like choosing between two works of art both extraordinary, but with distinct personalities.
The main difference lies in diamond placement. Traditional halo rings are beloved for their classic design: a pavé circle around the center stone that intensifies its brilliance and makes it appear larger. The light from a traditional halo surrounds the gem, enhancing its cut and size.
For those seeking originality and subtlety, the hidden halo offers a discreet touch of sparkle: a circle of small stones beneath the center diamond, visible only from certain angles. It’s the perfect choice for those who appreciate elegance whispered, not shouted.
Regardless of your choice, everything centers around the main stone. Both settings suit any gemstone natural or certified lab-grown.
Two Ways to Shine: Halo vs. Hidden Halo
The choice between a traditional Halo and a Hidden Halo ring represents two distinct ways to showcase the beauty of a central diamond. The traditional Halo captivates with its intense shine, while the Hidden Halo offers understated brilliance with equal charm.
At Bon Gioielli, both styles are customizable to suit your preferences. Choose from 18K yellow, white, or rose gold; select from 10 diamond shapes natural or lab grown; and pick the desired carat weight, from 0.30 to 3 carats (Carat vs. Karat Guide or How to Choose the Right Carat Weight for Your Engagement Ring).
The Halo and Hidden Halo collections offer jewelry that reflects elegance and individuality in every detail.